If you decide in the winter to go on a spinning fishing out of town, for example, on the Moscow River above its confluence with the Oka River, you need to be prepared for various difficulties. And both physically and morally)). The harsh reality in the form of winter roads after heavy snowfalls can cool your nerves and test your skills in cold-blooded driving in difficult conditions. But the most problematic may be the last 2-3 kilometers, when you have already pulled off the highway towards the river. After all, the access roads are practically not cleaned, and you will be very lucky if you manage to drive to the fishing spot for some kind of concrete block relatively close to the river. And then you should not check the patency of your car. After half a day to dig the car out of the snow instead of catching fish is not fun ...
Therefore, I recommend to leave the car on a hard surface, from where you can confidently go after fishing back home. And to pass dubious parts of the path on foot, no matter how difficult it is. And in the winter it is really not easy, especially when the snow fell, as this year.
Since walking through the high snow is very labor-intensive, your equipment and gear should be as light as possible, but at the same time ensure a comfortable stay on the bank of a winter river. Minimum tackle (baits, sinkers, etc.), sufficient for fishing. Proper moisture-diverting, but at the same time heating clothes. Winter boots with thermo-socks, as light as possible. After all, the snow will have to walk all day, including along the shore ...
The only thing you can not refuse is a thermos with a hot drink. The loss of body fluids on such winter fishing, in my personal opinion, is higher than in summer. Plus, a high probability under adverse weather conditions to start to freeze. Therefore, the presence of a thermos with tea required.
On the most fishing ... Do not expect a mad bite of fish))). This winter, of course, happens. But not often...
Even in the “hot” Moskva River, predatory fish in the winter is far enough passive, and every bite during the day is worth its weight in gold for an angler. Catching 3-6 fish per trip will be a very good result. And to achieve it will be very difficult. It will take your knowledge of places, and perseverance, and all your skill in working with gear!
Let's look at the chronicle of one of the after-Christmas fishes of Denis Vikhrov. In this video-plot, the whole bouquet of winter spinning delights, starting from the road to the river, and ending with the capricious behavior of the fish ...
And yet, despite all the difficulties, the fish was caught!
